The March 1995 superoutburst of the SU Ursae Majoris star AK Cancri: Photometry and superhumps

Mennickent, R. E.; Nogami, D; Kato, T; Worraker W.

Abstract

We present differential photometry of AK Cnc obtained during its March 1995 superoutburst. Superhumps with amplitude of 0 m.2 appeared within 4 days after maximum with a period of 0 d.06749(1). This result is used to estimate a likely orbital period of 0 d.065(2) and a mass ratio (M 2/M 1) of 0.21. Photometric maxima and timings of 26 recorded outbursts imply an average cycle length of 47 days.

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Título de la Revista: ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS
Volumen: 315
Número: 3
Editorial: EDP Sciences
Fecha de publicación: 1996
Página de inicio: 493
Página final: 498
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